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Diaz Crowned MLV Champion After Stellar Season
10 May
Summary
- Sofia Maldonado Diaz led her team to a 3-2 victory in the championship match.
- She was named to the 2026 MLV All-League First Team.
- Diaz finished second in the league for total points and kills.
Sofia Maldonado Diaz, a former University of Arizona standout, has achieved a significant victory, winning the Major League Volleyball "Match for a Million." After training with the Arizona Wildcats, she led the first-year Dallas Pulse franchise to a championship title. The Pulse secured a thrilling 3-2 win against the Omaha Supernovas in the final.
Maldonado Diaz had a remarkable debut season, earning a place on the 2026 MLV All-League First Team. She ranked second in the league for total points with 484 and kills with 420, just behind her teammate. Her performance included leading the semifinals with 21 kills and recording a double-double in the final with 26 kills and 12 digs.
Other former Wildcats, Jaelyn Hodge and Kamaile Hiapo, also played in MLV this season for the Columbus Fury. Hodge had previously led the Wildcats to an NIVC title in 2024.
